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OVEN FUNCTIONS
Fan plus lower element
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The fan circulates heat from the lower element throughout the oven.
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Excellent for cooking pizza and flatbreads as it crisps the base beautifully without
overcooking the top.
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Set the temperature to
for optimum pizza cooking temperature.
Ideal for foods such as sweet and savoury pastry foods and delicate foods that require
some top browning eg frittata, quiche.
Pastry Bake + Pizza
Fan plus upper and lower elements
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A two-step program. An initial 20 minute searing stage crisps and browns the roast and
caramelises the outside of the meat, then the temperature drops to the level you have
preset for the remainder of the cooking period, producing a tender and juicy roast that is
full of flavor.
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Oven does not require preheating.
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If desired, use the roasting dish, or place vegetables under the roast to allow the
juices to drain away from your meat. This will allow the hot air to circulate under
the meat as well.
Ideal for roasting meat, chicken and vegetables.
Roast
Fan plus rear element
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The fan circulates heat from the rear element to gently cook food.
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This function has low energy consumption – oven lights will remain off and vents will
remain closed for the duration of cooking to conserve energy (you may observe some
moisture generation during this time).
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Oven does not require preheating.
Ideal for slow-cooked dishes such as casseroles, stews and braises.
Slow Cook
(some models only)
