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Operating Instructions
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.
