OVEN
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The oven has different heat zones – the thermostat settings refer to the temperature on the
middle shelf; above this shelf it is hotter and below it is cooler. Two shelves enable full use of the
temperatures inside the oven.
Each shelf has a safety stop to prevent if from being pulled out too far when attending to food.
Shelves are removed from the oven by pulling them out to the stop and then lifting them at the
front to withdraw.
The maximum size of baking tray that should be used is 300mm X 350mm (12" X 4").
TO USE THE OVEN
1. Place oven shelves in the chosen positions (refer to cooking charts).
2. Push in and turn the oven control knob fully anti-clockwise. Press the ignition
button until the spark lights the gas.
3. Turn the control knob clockwise to the required setting (refer to the cooking
chart). There is a delay of about one minute whilst the safety device operates before
the burner comes on full.
4. To turn off, turn the control knob fully clockwise the the symbol
●
.
Never place dishes on the oven base over the burner.
An odour may be noticed when first using the oven – this should cease after a short
period of use.
RELIGHTING THE BURNER
In the event of the burner flames being accidentally extinguished, turn off the burner
control and do not attempt to re-ignite the burner for at least one minute.
COLD START COOKING
Anything requiring long slow cooking such as casseroles and rich fruit cakes can be put
into a cold oven. Satisfactory results can also be obtained with creamed mixture, rich
pastries or yeast mixtures, but for perfection we recommend preheating the oven for
about 15 minutes.
ROASTING OF LARGE POULTRY
The maximum weight of poultry that can be accommodated is 11.5 kg (25 lbs) of suitable
shape.
It is important to check that the bird DOES NOT overhang the burner at the back of the
oven.
