FIRST TIME USE
To heat the oven turn the knob clockwise, selecting
the require temperature between 80°C (176°F) and
250°C (482°F) as recommended in the temperature
chart. The pilot light will immediately come on and
remain on until the oven reaches the required
temperature. This light will then automatically go off
and on during cooking as the oven thermostat
maintains the correct temperature.
MAIN OVEN
TOP 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 positioned correctly on the
oven shelf so that the element is directly above.
There are two cooking positions, the shelf placed on
runner 1 or 2 (from the base), do not use shelves
upside down.
Food/utensils must not be placed directly on the
oven floor.
There should always be at least 25mm (1in) between
the top of the food and the grill element.
Warning:
Items stored in top oven will get hot when
main oven is in use.
Operation
Do not use the grill pan as a meat pan in the
top oven as air circulation will be seriously
restricted.
Top oven as a warming compartment for plates
Place the plates/dishes on the shelf, positioned on
runner 1, turn top oven control to 100°C for 10-15
minutes.Never use grill control.
It should be noted that at the end of the cooking
period there may be a momentary puff of steam
when the oven door is opened. This will disperse in
a few seconds and is a perfectly normal
characteristic of an oven with a good door seal.
Since a circulaire fan oven heats up more
quickly,and generally cooks food at a lower
temperature than a conventional oven, pre-heating is
often unnecessary.However, foods such as bread,
scones,Yorkshire pudding,do benefit from being
placed in a pre-heated oven.
The 'oven temperature charts' are a guide only,
giving approximate cooking temperatures and
times.To suit personal taste and requirements, it
may be necessary to increase or decrease
temperatures by 10°C.
Unless otherwise indicated in the charts food should
be placed in a cold oven, i.e. without pre-heating. If
food is placed in an already hot oven, the
suggested cooking time should be reduced,
depending on the type and quantity of food being
cooked.
Oven positions
Since the distribution of heat in the circulaire fan
oven is very even, most foods will cook satisfactorily
on any shelf position, but the shelves should be
evenly spaced.
The top oven rod shelf can be used in the main oven
when cooking large quantities of food.
Food or utensils should Never be placed directly
an the floor of the oven for cooking.
Never use more than 4 shelves in the oven as air
circulation will be seriously restricted.To ensure oven
circulation do not use meat pans larger than 390 x
300mm (15"x12") and baking trays no larger than
330 x 255mm (13"x 10"), these should be positioned
centrally on the oven shelf.
Food should not be placed directly on the floor of
the oven. To avoid unnecessary cleaning, rod
shelves which are not in use, should be removed
from the oven.
Temperature and time
When all four 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 temperature charts by a few minutes, to
allow for the loss of heat due to extra time taken to
load the oven, and the larger mass of food. Baking
trays should have an equal gap at either side of the
oven.
11
EN
LEVEL
COOKING TIPS
1 - 2
–
3
Ideal for softening butter, gently melting chocolate in
bagnemarie, thawing small portions, creaming risotto, keeping
warm small portions of just-cooked preparation
4 - 5
Ideal for slow-cook recipes (rice,sauces,roast,fish)
using liquids (water, wine, broth), and for creaming pasta,
maintaining a gentle boiling
6 - 7
Ideal for sautéing, stewing vegetables, cooking for longer
period, preheating accessories, cooking until creamy
8 - 9
Ideal for browning, starting to cook, bringing liquids to the boil
quickly, frying deep-frozen products, grilling meat and fish,
maintaining a lively boil
10
Ideal for rapidly increasing the temperature of food
or for heating up liquids ( water)
When the cooker is first used an odour may be emitted,
When first using the cooker ensure that the room is well
this will cease after a period of use.
ventilated (e.g. open a window or use an extractor fan)
and that persons who may be sensitive to the odour avoid
any fumes. It is suggested that any pets be removed from
the room until the smell has ceased. This odour is due to
temporary finish on oven liners and elements and also any
moisture absorbed by the insulation.
While the top oven is heating up, the pilot light
will come on and remain on until the oven
reaches the required temperature. The pilot light
will automatically go on and off during cooking
as the thermostat maintains the correct temperature.
