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Condensation and steam
When food is heated it produces steam in
the same way as a boiling kettle. The oven
vents allow some of this steam to escape.
However,
always stand back from the
oven when opening the oven door
to
allow any build up of steam or heat to
release.
If the steam comes into contact with a cool
surface on the outside of the oven, e.g. a
trim, it will condense and produce water
droplets. This is quite normal and is not a
fault with the oven.
To prevent discoloration, regularly wipe
away condensation and also soilage from
surfaces.
Cookware
Use any oven proof cookware which will
withstand temperatures of 250°C.
Baking trays, oven dishes, etc. should
not be placed directly against the grid
covering the fan at the back of the oven,
or placed on the oven base.
Do not use baking trays larger than 30
cm x 35 cm (12 in x 14 in) as they will
restrict the circulation of heat and may
affect performance.
The effects of dishes
on cooking results
Dishes and tins vary in their thickness,
conductivity, colour, etc. which affects the
way they transmit heat to the food inside
them.
A
Aluminium, earthenware, oven
glassware and bright shiny utensils re-
duce cooking and underneath browning.
Hints and Tips
B
Enamelled cast iron, anodized
aluminium, aluminium with non-stick
interior and coloured exterior and dark,
heavy utensils increase cooking and
underneath browning.
Storage Drawer (optional
accessory)
The storage drawer is located underneath
the oven cavity.
During cooking the storage drawer may
become hot if the oven is on high for a long
period of time, therefore flammable
materials such as oven gloves, tea towels,
plastic aprons etc. should not be stored in
the drawer.
Oven accessories such as baking sheets,
will also become hot, therefore care should
be taken when removing these items from
the drawer whilst the oven is in use or still
hot.
Cooker Lid (optional
accessory)
The lid is designed as a dust cover when
closed, and as a splash-back when
open. Do not use for any other purpose.
After using the cooker, the lid MUST
NOT be closed until the hob and oven
are completely cold. Do not use the lid
to switch off the gas supply. The gas
supply should always be turned off with
the control knob. Always ensure that the
lid is free of any soilage or spillage before
opening it.
