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To switch on the oven
∙ Turn the oven control knob(s) to the required
setting.
The red thermostat neon (if fitted) will come on until
the selected temperature is reached and then go off;
it will turn on and off periodically as the thermostat
operates to maintain the selected temperature.
∙ To switch off, return the control knob to the off
position.
Preheating
Fanned oven
When cooking sensitive items such as souffle and
Yorkshire puddings or, when cooking bread, we
recommend that the oven is preheated until the neon
switches off for the first time. For any other types of
cooking, a preheat may not be required.
Conventional oven
Preheating is always required
Manual Operation (Left hand oven only)
The programmer must be set to manual operation
before the main oven can be used. If A (Auto) is on the
programmer display, return the oven to manual by
pressing the plus and minus buttons simultaneously
or the Menu button where applicable. Any programme
which has been set is cancelled.
Cooking with a fanned oven
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As this is a high efficiency oven, you may
notice the emission of steam from the
oven when the door is opened. Please
take care when opening the door.
If you are used to cooking with a conventional oven
you will find a number of differences to cooking with
a fan oven which will require a different approach:
There are no zones of heat in a fan oven as the
convection fan at the back of the oven ensures an even
temperature throughout the oven.
This makes it ideal for batch baking - eg; when
planning a party as all the items will be cooked within
the same length of time.
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Foods are cooked at a lower temperature
than a conventional oven, so
conventional recipe temperature may
have to be reduced. Please refer to the
conversion chart.
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Preheating is generally not necessary as a
fan oven warms up quickly.
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There is no flavour transference in a fan
oven, which means you can cook strong
smelling foods such as fish at the same
time as mild foods - eg; milk puddings.
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When batch baking foods that will rise
during cooking - eg; bread - always
ensure that enough space has been left
between the shelves to allow for the rise.
Notes:
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When 2 or more shelves are being used, it
may be necessary to increase the cooking
time slightly.
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Because the 2 oven shelves are wider
than in many ovens, it is possible to
cook 2 items per shelf - eg; 2 victoria
sandwiches or 2 casseroles.
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When roasting meats, you will notice that
fat splashing is reduced, which is due in
part to the lower oven temperatures, and
will help keep cleaning of the oven to a
minimum.
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Because a fan oven has an even
temperature throughout the oven, there
is no need to follow the shelf positions
given in the baking guide.
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There is no need to interchange dishes
onto different shelves part way through
cooking, as with a conventional oven.
