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Food is cooking too slowly, too quickly, or burning
Cooking times may differ from your previous
oven. Check that you are using the recommended
temperatures and shelf positions – see the oven
cooking guide. Then adjust the settings according to
your own individual tastes.
The oven light is not working
The bulb has probably blown. You can buy a
replacement bulb (which is not covered under the
guarantee) from most electrical stores. Ask for an Edison
screw fitting 15 W 230 V lamp, FOR OVENS
(Fig. 6.1)
. It
must be a special bulb, heat resistant to 300 °C.
Before removing the existing bulb, turn off the power
supply and make sure that the oven is cool. Open the
oven door and remove the oven shelves.
Locate the bulb cover and unscrew it by turning it
counter-clockwise – it may be very stiff
(Fig. 6.2)
.
Taking care to protect your fingers with a glove in case
the bulb should shatter, unscrew the old bulb.
Screw in the new bulb clockwise and then screw the
bulb cover back on. Turn on the electricity supply and
check that the bulb now lights.
The oven door is misaligned
The bottom hinge of either oven door can be adjusted
to alter the angle of the door
(Fig. 6.3)
. Loosen the
bottom hinge fixing screws and use the notch and a flat
bladed screwdriver to move the position of the hinge to
set the hinge position
(Fig. 6.4)
.
Retighten the hinge screws.
The oven is not cooking evenly
Do not use a baking tray with dimensions larger than
those specified in the section on
‘General Oven Tips’
.
If you are cooking a large item, be prepared to turn it
round during cooking.
If two shelves are used, check that space has been left
for the heat to circulate. When a baking tray is put into
the oven, make sure that it is placed centrally on the
shelf.
Check that the door seal is not damaged and that the
door catch is adjusted so that the door is held firmly
against the seal.
A dish of water when placed on the shelf should be the
same depth all over. (For example, if it is deeper at the
back, then the back of the cooker should be raised up or
the front lowered.) If the cooker is not level, arrange for
your supplier to level it for you.
Power failure
In the event of a failure in the electrical supply,
remember to reset the clock so that the timed oven
continues to operate.
ArtNo.324-0005 Oven light bulb
Fig. 6.1
Fig. 6.2
ArtNo.320-0006 Oven door hinge adjustment 1
Effect of hinge adjustment – exagerrated for clarity
ArtNo.320-0007 Oven door hinge adjustment 2
Centreline of hinge pin
Oven door omitted for clarity
Fig. 6.3
Fig. 6.4
