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OVEN FUNCTION CONTROLS
Defrost Function:
You can start the defrost operation by putting the frozen food into oven and bringing the function
control knob to the indicated mark. This function will not cook/bake the food; it only helps to defrost it
within a short time.
Put the food to be defrosted on the wire rack that you will place on the centre rack support. To collect the water
that accumulates due to the melting ice, insert an oven tray onto a lower rack. This function is perfect for
finishing off the defrosting process for frozen food that has been in the refrigerator from the evening before and
may not be completely thawed out.
Conventional Cooking Function:
The Conventional function allows heat to radiate evenly from the lower and upper elements into the oven
ensuring even cooking of both sides of the food. Adjust the function control so it indicates the conventional
Cooking function symbol. Adjust the thermostat control knob of your oven to a temperature recommended on
the cooking table for the cooking operation you wish to perform. Preheating of the oven for about 10 minutes
is recommended. Place food in a suitable container, then place into oven and cook for the recommended
time. This function is preferred for making cakes (cupcakes, other cakes and sponges), biscuits, pastry,
baked pasta (e.g. lasagne), casseroles and moist dishes, roasts and oven chips.
After cooking, turn off the oven function and temperature control knobs and set the timer to off. Take the cooked
food out of the oven and place it in a safe heatproof surface. As the oven will be hot, work near with caution and
keep children away from the cooling oven.
Steam Clean Function:
The Steam Clean function is used to help loosen oils and dried food from the inside of the cabinet. First remove
all accessories (these can be cleaned in a sink). Place the tray at the bottom of the oven and pour 0.5L of water
into the tray. Adjust the function control so it indicates the steam clean function symbol. Adjust the thermostat
control knob of your oven to 70°C and allow to run for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, turn off the oven function
and temperature control knobs, set the timer to off and disconnect from the power source. Carefully open the
door, remove the tray and clean the inside of the oven with a wet cloth (using warm water and dishwashing
liquid on stubborn areas). Wash again with a clean damp cloth to remove any residue, and then replace all
accessories. The interior should be allowed to cool until it is “touch safe” before attempting to clean, unless heat
proof gloves are used.
Upper Element Cooking Function:
This function is used for grilling. Adjust the function control so it indicates the Upper Element cooking function
symbol. Set the oven’s thermostat control to the required temperature. After a preheating period of 10 minutes,
put your food into the oven. For grilling, put the food on the grill rack and sit into the tray. Place the tray on the
highest shelf. Placing the rack within the oven tray provided will ensure that any marinade, fat or oil dropping
from the food will be collected. When grilling, the oven door must be closed.
This setting is ideal for toasting bread, cheese melts and melting cheese topped dishes or finishing off a dish to
lightly brown on the surface. Also used for herb and garlic bread.
After cooking, turn off the oven function and temperature control knobs and cancel the timer program if in use.
Take the cooked food out of the oven and place it on a safe heatproof surface. As the oven will be hot, work
with caution and keep children away from the cooling oven.
