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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.
The grill pan without the handle can be used in the
oven. The maximum size of baking tray that should be
used is 300mm x 330mm (12” x 13”).
TO USE THE OVEN
1. Place oven shelves in the chosen positions (refer to
cooking charts).
2. Press the ignition button and then push in and turn
the oven control knob fully anti-clockwise. Continue
to press the ignition button until the spark lights the
gas.
3. Turn the control knob clockwise to the required
setting (refer to cooking chart). There is a delay of
about six seconds whilst the safety device operates
before the burner comes on full.
4. To turn off, turn the control knob fully clockwise the
the symbol 0.
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.
5. The oven temperature control marking are gas
marked 0 to 9.
The equivalent degrees Celsius (sometimes called Centigra-
de) and degrees Fahrenheit are shown below as a guide.
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
Oven
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 8kg (18 Ibs) of suitable shape. It is
important to check that the bird DOES NOT overhang
the burner at the back of the oven.
STORAGE AND RE-HEATING OF FOOD
It is vitally important to strictly adhere to the basic
principles of food handling and hygiene to prevent the
possibility of bacterial growth.
1. If food is to be frozen or not served immediately,
cool it in a clean container as quickly as possible.
2. Completely thaw frozen food in the refrigerator
before reheating.
3. Re-heat food thoroughly and quickly either on the
hotplate or in a hot oven, Mk. 6, and then serve
immediately.
4. Only re-heat food once.
‘COOK CHILL’ DISHES
These should always be placed in a pre-heated oven
ideally on the first or second shelf position. Follow the
packet instructions for cooking time.
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