Indesit FIMD 23 IX manual

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    Instructions for Installation and Use Electric built-in double oven Contents Introduction, 2 Safety Information, 3-4 Features, 5-6 Temperature Conversion Chart, 7 Controls, 8-9 Multifunction Switch (FIDM20-FID10-FIMDE23-FIMD 13 ), 10 The electronic programmer, 11 Grill Pan and Handle, 12 Operation when using the Top Oven for Grilling (FID20-FID10-F[...]

  • Page 2

    GB 2 Introduction Your new appliance is guaranteed* and will give lasting service.This guarantee is only applicable if the appliance has been installed in accordance with the installation instructions detailed in this booklet. To help make best use of your cooking equipment, please read this booklet carefully. The cooker is designed specifically fo[...]

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    GB 3 Safety Information • WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. • Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. • Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised. • This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physi[...]

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    GB 4 When used properly your appliance is completely safe but as with any electrical product there are certain precautions that must be observed. PLEASE READ THE PRECAUTIONS BELOW BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE. Always • Always make sure you remove all packaging and literature from inside the oven and grill compartments before switching on for the f[...]

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    GB 5 Features (FID20, FID10, FIMD23, FIMD13) NEVER line the shelves, floor or sides of the oven or grill with aluminium foil as overheating and damage may result. WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH THE GLASS DOORS WHEN THE OVEN IS IN USE AS THESE AREAS CAN BECOME HOT. TOP OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL TIMER GRILL PAN & FOOD SUPPORT TOP OVEN DOOR OVEN LIGHT OVEN [...]

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    GB 6 Features (FIDM20, FIMDE23) NEVER line the shelves, floor or sides of the oven or grill with aluminium foil as overheating and damage may result. WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH THE GLASS DOORS WHEN THE OVEN IS IN USE AS THESE AREAS CAN BECOME HOT. TIMER GRILL PAN & FOOD SUPPORT TOP OVEN DOOR MAIN OVEN LIGHT OVEN SHELF MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER GRILL[...]

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    GB 7 Temperature Conversion Chart The chart below gives details of comparisons of oven settings for gas conventional ovens and fan oven in degrees °F and °C           ½ 250 120 100 1 275 140 120 2 300 150 130 3 325 160 140 4 350 1[...]

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    GB 8 Controls (FID20,FID10, FIMD23, FIMD13) A GRILL SETTING CONTROL B TOP OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL TOP OVEN THERMOSTAT LIGHT MAIN OVEN THERMOSTAT LIGHT C MAIN OVEN TEMPERATURE AND FUNCTION CONTROL TIMER TOP OVEN/GRILL PILOT LIGHT                  ?[...]

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    GB 9 Controls (FIDM20, FIMDE23) IMPORTANT Before using your oven in the ordinary way, ALWAYS make sure that the timer has been set to MANUAL operation. Unless this is done, the main oven cannot heat up. Before seeking assistance, make sure this is done (refer to oven timer operation). MULTIFUNCTION SELECTOR Rotate the control knob in either directi[...]

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    GB 10 Multifunction Selector Switch (FIDM20, FIMDE23) The Multifunction selector switch is used when operating the main oven. With the exception of the O position the main oven 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. Fan Oven The ove[...]

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    GB 11 DISPLA Y SET TIME button END OF COOKING icon CLOCK icon DURA TION icon TIMER icon DECREASE TIME button INCREASE TIME button •• •• ! The Main Oven (only) can be controlled by the automatic timer. ! Never operate the grill or top oven when the main oven is set to cook automatically because the oven cavity can become warm and this may ca[...]

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    GB 12 Grill Pan and Handle Using the grill pan kit The grill pan handle is detachable from the pan to facilitate cleaning and storage. Fix the pan handle securely before use: 1. Fit the handle to the grill pan so that the external ‘hooks’ embrace the edge of the pan (fig. 1) 2. Make sure that the middle part of the handle fits exactly the protr[...]

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    GB 13 Operation when using the Top Oven for Grilling A GRILL SETTING CONTROL B TOP OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL TOP OVEN THERMOSTAT LIGHT TIMER TOP OVEN/GRILL PILOT LIGHT Step 1 Ensure that the timer is set to manual. Step 2 Place the grill pan runner/support in the correct position (see Grilling Guide). Locate the grill pan in the runner/support, posi[...]

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    GB 14 Conventional Grilling CAUTION - ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS IN USE. CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY. GRILLING SHOULD NEVER BE UNDERTAKEN WITH THE GRILL/TOP OVEN DOOR CLOSED. The grill control is designed to provide variable heat control, either turning the control clockwise for the twin grill elements on together or turning[...]

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    GB 15 Operation when using the Top Oven for Grilling (FIDM20, FIMDE23) Step 1 Ensure that the timer is set to manual. Step 2 Place the shelf in the correct position (see Grilling Guide). Place the food/grill pan on the shelf, position centrally under the grill element. Leave the door fully open. Step 3 Turn knob (A) clockwise for FULL grill or anti[...]

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    GB 16 Using the Top Oven as a Convection Oven The top oven should be used to cook small quantities of food. The oven is designed so that the grill element operates at a reduced heat output, this is combined with a heating element situated underneath the floor of the oven. To ensure even cooking of the food it is important that cooking utensils are [...]

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    GB 17 Operation when using the Top Oven as a Convection Oven Step 1 Ensure that the timer is set to manual. Step 2 Place the shelf in the correct position (see Oven Temperature Charts). Step 3 Select the required cooking temperature (100-200°C) using control (B) (see Top Oven Temperature Charts). The pilot light will immediately come on, and remai[...]

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    GB 18 Top Oven Cookery Notes PLATE WARMING Place the plates/dishes on shelf position 1 from the base of the top oven, and turn top oven temperature control (B) to 100°C for 10-15 minutes. Never use the grill setting control (A) when warming plates. TOP OVEN UTENSILS Do Not use: Meat Pans and Baking Trays larger than - 225mm x 300mm (9"x12&quo[...]

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    GB 19 (        '  1  &  (        (        01       Scones Yes 210/ 220 10- 15 Runner 2 f rom b ot tom of oven Small C akes Yes 180/ 190 20-25 Runn[...]

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    GB 20 Oven Temperature Charts - Meat The most accurate method of testing the readiness of joints of meat or whole poultry is to insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of a joint, or the thickest part of poultry thighs, during the cooking period.The meat thermometer will indicate when the required internal temp has been reached. Beef - Rar[...]

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    GB 21 Main Oven - Fan Grilling (FIDM20, FIMDE23) Fan grilling is a combination of heat from the grill element and the oven 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 [...]

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    GB 22 Main Oven - Fan Grilling Roasting Chart (FIDM20, FIMDE23) Shelf positions are counted from the base upwards ie: lowest shelf position is 1.   e  of  Mea t  or  Po ultry 6 eight kg Te m p  °C Time (min 7 kg) Plus 8 xtra Time  (mins) To t a l  Cooking  Time (mins) Tips PO RK Po r k Chop - t hic k Gammon S te[...]

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    GB 23 Using the Main Oven for Other Functions FAN ONLY SETTING ( FIDM20,FIMDE23) and ( FID20, FID10, FIMD23, FIMD13) DEFROSTING FROZEN MEAT & POULTRY Joints of meat and whole birds should be defrosted slowly, preferably in a refrigerator (allowing 5-6 hours per lb.) or at room temperature (allowing 2-3 hours per lb.). Frozen meat or poultry mus[...]

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    GB 24 Main Oven - Convention Oven (FIDM20, FIMDE23) Important NEVER line the shelves, the floor or the sides of the oven with aluminium foil as overheating and damage may result. The oven is heated by elements at the top of the oven and underneath the floor of the oven. Food should not be placed on the floor of the oven Operating Procedure 1. Ensur[...]

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    GB 25 Important NEVER line the shelves, the floor or the sides of the oven with aluminium foil as overheating and damage may result. The oven is heated by elements at the rear of the oven. A fan at the rear of the oven operates to circulate heated air within the oven. Operating Procedure 1. Ensure Oven Timer is set to Manual. 2. Turn the selector s[...]

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    GB 26 Since a fan oven heats up more quickly, and generally cooks food at a lower temperature than a conventional oven, pre-heating the oven is often unnecessary. However, foods such as bread, scones, Yorkshire pudding, do benefit from being placed in a pre-heated oven. The charts are a guide only, giving approximate cooking temperatures and times.[...]

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    GB 27 Temperature and Time The oven is provided with two shelves. A third is available as an optional extra, contact Genuine Parts and Accessories Hotline (see back page) for further information. If three shelves are used to cook large quantities of food for home freezing or parties, it may be necessary to increase the cooking times given in the ch[...]

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    GB 28 Main Oven Temperature Chart  v    Ov  + F ,  49$ F ,   E 45/ I t is not necessar y to pr e- heat the f an oven befor e roast i n g. N ot e: W here t i mes ar e st ated, they ar e approximat e onl y.  1  &  (       [...]

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    GB 29 Main Oven Temperature Chart '  k    v    Ov  + F ,  49$ F ,   E 45/ F  .1  &  (        (         0 &  2 1   Scones Yes 220/ 230 10- 1[...]

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    GB 30 Main Oven Grilling (FIDM20,FIMDE23) DO NOT allow young children near the appliance when the grill is in use as the surfaces can get extremely hot. GRILLING SHOULD NEVER BE UNDERTAKEN WITH THE DOOR CLOSED. - 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 [...]

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    GB 31 Care and Cleaning Warning: Before cleaning, please ensure that the electricity supply to the appliance is switched off and the appliance is fully cold. ! Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on the appliance. ! Clean the glass part of the oven door using a sponge and a non-abrasive cleaning product, then dry thoroughly with a soft cl[...]

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    GB 32 Care and Cleaning 3. OVEN DOORS CONTROL PANEL OVEN DOOR S (a) Control Panel Regularly wipe with a clean, damp cloth and polish with a clean, dry cloth. (b) Inner Door Panels & Glass Open the door fully. The glass panel may now be washed. Stubborn stains can be removed by using a well soaped, fine steel wool soap pad. (c) Stainless trims ([...]

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    GB 33 Care and Cleaning Take particular care not to damage the inner surface of the door inner glass that is coated with a heat reflective layer. Do not use scouring pads, or abrasive powder, which will scratch the glass. Ensure that the glass panel is not subjected to any sharp mechanical blows. Stubborn stains can be removed by using a fine steel[...]

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    GB 34 Installation Electrical Requirements For your own safety, we recommend that your cooker is installed by a competent person such as one who is registered with NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting). The cooker should be installed in accordance with the latest edition of the IEE Regulations. Warning: This a[...]

  • Page 35

    GB 35 Tall Cabinet Ventilation Ventilation Slot required here if cabinet does not fit to ceiling - 51mm x 457mm min. area Ventilation Slot required here if the cabinet does no t fit to the ceiling - 51mm x 457mm min. area Ventilation Slot required here - 51mm x 457mm min. area 50 mm Air Gap 50 mm Air Gap Fig. 1[...]

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    GB 36 570mm exc. handle knobs 882mm 595mm 561mm 562mm 870mm 882mm, 870mm if cooker trim is to overlap top edge of shelf * excluding pipe work and other projections 4mm 2 Cable To Oven Connector Box Fig. 4 Fig. 2 550mm 550mm min * 562mm Viewed down through cabinet No. 6x25mm screw (4 supplied) Oven Door Fig. 3 Cabinet 6mm 2 Cable if hob fitted 4mm 2[...]

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    GB 37 If Something G oes Wrong? Before calling a Service Engineer, please check through the following lists. THERE MAY BE NOTHING WRONG. 1      &   k Sl ight odour or sm all amount o f sm oke when grill / oven used f or fi rs t ti m e This is norm al and should cease aft er a shor t per i od. Not hi ng wor k s I f you[...]

  • Page 38

    GB 38 Contact the Service Office If something is still wrong with your appliance after you have been through the 'Something Wrong' list: 1. Switch off and unplug the appliance from the mains. 2. Call your nearest Service Office or local importer. When you contact us we will want to know the following: 1. Your name, address and postcode. 2[...]

  • Page 39

    GB 39 Guarantee 12 months Parts and Labour Guarantee Y our appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer ’ s guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve months from the date of purchase. This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because of either workmanship or material[...]

  • Page 40

    GB 40 After Sales Service No one is better placed to care for your Indesit appliance during the course of its working life than us – the manufacturer . Essential Contact Information Indesit Service We are the largest service team in the UK and Ireland offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1000 fully qualified engineers on call[...]