DèLonghi ESI501 Operation instructions
ESI501
electric cooker
Before operating this cooker,
please read these instructions carefully
Users Operating Instructions
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Dear Customer
Thank you for choosing one of our appliances which has been carefully designed and
built by our specialist staff and thoroughly tested to satisfy your cooking requirement.
We suggest that you read this Instruction Booklet so that you will understand fully how
to operate the appliances.
Please keep the booklet handy. You may wish to refer to it at a later date.
De Longhi
Contents
Model ESI501
Page Number
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features and technical data
- Electrical plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
- Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
- Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
How to use the hotplates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 7
How to use the oven and grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 9
Temperature recipe guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Do’s and do not’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 - 13
Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Before calling for assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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Warning: This appliance must be earthed.
We strongly recommend that this cooker be installed by a qualified electrician.
Use minimum 4 mm2cable.
Power connection
The power supply to the cooker must be via a suitable double pole isolating switch.
Do not attempt to use a 13 Amp plug and socket.
All electrical wiring must be in compliance with the appropriate IEE and local electricity
board regulations and carried out by a qualified electrician.
Voltage
230 Volts AC - 50 Hz
Maximum rated current : 7300 W
Installation
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this electric cooker which has been carefully
designed and produced to give you many years of satisfactory use.
Before using this appliance it is essential that the following instructions are carefully
read and fully understood.
We would emphasise that the installation section must be fully complied with for
both your safety and to ensure that you obtain the maximum benefits from your
appliance.
Fig. 1
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Location
The cooker has type “X” overheating protection so that it can be installed next to or below a
cabinet using the dimensions given in the diagram as a minimum.
It is advisable that the kitchen furniture near the sides of the cooker is made of heat resistant
material and can withstand a minimum temperature of 75 °C.
400 mm
°C
650 mm
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The ESI501 has 4 adjustable feet to ensure that the cooker is level and will match the height
of the adjacent work surfaces.
To adjust the cooker for level/height simply screw or unscrew the feet.
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Features and technical data
Oven
– Oven rating - 2300 W
– Grill rating - 1900 W
– Usable oven volume 49 dm3
Control panel (Fig. 2)
5. Rear left plate (1)
control knob
6. Front left plate (2)
control knob
7. Front right plate (3)
control knob
8. Rear right plate (4)
control knob
9. Oven switch control knob
10. Oven thermostat control
knob
11. Hotplate control lamp
12. Oven temperature control
lamp
Fig. 2
Electrical plates
(Fig. 2)
1. 180 mm diameter; 1500 W
2. 145 mm diameter; 1000 W
3. 180 mm diameter; 1500 W
4. 145 mm diameter; 1000 W
°C
500
500
850
Adjustable feet
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10 9 5 6 7 8
12
11
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How to use the hotplates
The hob is made of steel coated with a
vitreous enamel to provide a durable and
attractive surface.
The four solid plates clamped to the surfa-
ce of the hob.
All have a fixed stainless steel ring which
may turn yellow after the plate is first used
this is normal.
Electric plates:
The higher the number set on the control
knob, the higher the temperature that will
be maintained on the plate.
Each plate has seven positions marked on
the control knob.
Zero is off and one to six are the various
heat positions, one is the lowest and six is
the highest.
When a ring is switched “on” the indicator
light above the control knobs will glow.
- Position 0Off
- Positions 1 - 6 Operating number
(indicator light on)
0
6
5
4
3
2
1
Boiling and simmering:
Boiling and simmering can be carried out on any of the four plates.
Frying:
Generally frying is carried out on the larger plates.
It is important not to leave frying unattended even for a short while. Do not use a chip-pan
more than one third full of fat or oil.
Remember:
Solid plates retain heat for up to five minutes after switching off.
When boiling or frying, turn down the setting when the operating temperature has been rea-
ched.
Fig. 3
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Choice of pans
It is uneconomical to use pans smaller than the plate that has been selected.
The plate is made of cast-iron and is heated uniformly over the whole surface, therefore any
part of the plate not covered by the pan is wasting energy.
We therefore recommend pans with flat bases particularly those with machine ground bases.
Always dry the base of the pan before placing on the plate.
Dont‘s
Pans with a ridged or recessed base must not be used.
Likewise do not use an asbestos or wire mat or anything under the pan.
Never leave a plate switched on for long periods when not covered with a pan.
Fig. 4
Right Wrong
Pan wrong shape
Wrong
Pan too small Wrong
Do not dry cloths on plates
Wrong
Pan too large
Wrong
Pan wrong shape
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How to use the oven and grill
Oven
Attention: Although the cooker conforms to the EU Standards on oven door tem-
peratures, the oven door becomes very hot during operation.
Keep children and toddlers away from the cooker during use.
The oven has two heating elements, one at the base of the oven, and one at the top. Hot air
rises, so the top of the oven is always the hottest.
The temperature in the middle of the oven is maintained at the temperature set by the tem-
perature selector, and is slightly hotter at the top and slightly cooler at the bottom of the
oven.
Fig. 5
0
50
•
100
•
150
•
200
•
MAX
Temperature selector
Oven temperature indicator light
Function selector
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Function selector (Fig. 5)
Select oven or grill by turning the function selector knob until the symbol on the knob is
in line with the indictor on the control panel.
There are 4 positions 0“OFF”, “GRILL”, “OVEN”, a blank position and back to
“OFF”.
Oven position
Set the FUNCTION SELECTOR to oven, set the cooking temperature with the
TEMPERATURE SELECTOR. The indicator light will illuminate.
It is advisable to preheat the oven until the set temperature has been reached i.e.: when
the indicator light above the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR goes off. The light will cycle on and
off during cooking in line with the oven temperature.
During cooking, do not open the door unless it is absolutely necessary.
Grilling position
Always grill with the door closed.
Set the FUNCTION SELECTOR to the grill position and the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
to the desired temperature.
The temperature can be varied depending on the food being cooked.
Before using the grill, pre-heat for about five minutes. Position the grill pan on the highest
shelf position and keep checking the food as it could easily burn.
To avoid possible smoking during grilling it is advisable to add a little water to the grill
pan.
The handle must be removed before closing the oven door.
We recommend that you use oven gloves when using the grill pan handle or when removing
the grill pan or oven shelves as they become very hot when in use.
Note: It is recommended that grilling should be limited to no longer than 30 minutes.
How to use the oven and grill
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APPROX. MARK HEAT OF TYPE OF DISH TO COOK
TEMPERATURE OVEN
125°C 4Very cool Meringue,
(257°F) oven slow cooking foods.
135°C - 140°C 4-5 Cool or Milk puddings, very rich fruit
(275°F - 285°F) slow oven cakes, eg., Christmas.
150°C 5Cool or Stews, casseroles, braising,
(300°F) slow oven rich fruit cakes, eg., Dundee.
160°C - 170°C 5-6 Warm oven Biscuits, Low temperature roasting,
(320°F - 338°F) rich plain cakes eg., Madeira cake.
180°C 6Moderate Plain cakes, eg., Victoria
(356°F) oven sandwich, meat pies.
190°C 6-7 Fairly hot Small cakes, savoury flans,
(374°F) oven fish.
200°C 7Hot oven Plain cakes and buns, swiss rolls,
(392°F) fruit pies. High temp. roasting.
220°C 8Moderately Bread and bread rolls etc., scones,
(428°F) hot oven flaky and rough puff pastry,
Yorkshire pudding.
230°C 8-9 Very hot Sausage rolls, mince pies, puff
(446°F) oven pastry.
250°C 9Very hot Browning ready cooked dishes.
(482°F) oven
Temperature recipe guide
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