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1 Select 'Quickstart' (using the oven function selector) and the required cooking temperature (using the temperature selector).
Allow the orange thermostat light to come on and off several times. This allows the temperature to stabilize before introducing
food .
2 Select the recurred cooking function and place the food in the oven.
3 When preparing heat sensitive foods such as cakes or meringues using the 'True Fan' function, allow the orange light to come
on and off again several times to allow the top element to cool slightly.
'Quickstart' is unsuitable for use as a cooking function It is a quick pre-heat system.
OVEN FUNCTIONS
When using any of the functions in the multifunction oven (except grilling and defrosting) it is always recommended that you pre-
heat the oven using the Quick start function, before switching over to your desired cooking function.
When using the Fan Assisted or True Fan oven function, it is advisable to reduce the oven temperature by 20°C if following a
recipe written for a conventional oven. Check the food often through the latter stages of cooking until you are used to the
cooking times and temperatures.
The ovens have a range of cooking functions providing different heat zones. The 'True Fan' function for instance, is most
suitable for cakes, desserts and batch baking. The ' Fan Assisted' function gives more browning so is more suitable for roasting
meats and vegetables or frozen potato products.
Example: To cook a turkey:
When cooking a turkey, the grill pan can be used as a roasting tin Line the pan with a double layer of extra wide foil, allowing
enough foil to wrap the turkey loosely. It is important to allow enough space around the sides and top of the oven for the hot air
to circulate. Make sure that the foil is not touching the sides or top of the oven. In a 60cm oven a turkey of 9 to 11 kg can be
cooked. In a 40cm oven a turkey of 6 – 9 kg can be cooked.
The oven light operates on selection of any oven function
Symbol Function What to use it for
Quickstar
Defrost
It is recommended that the oven is always pre-heated before use, whatever the cooking
temperature. Quick start is not suitable for cooking - once the oven has reached
temperature, switch to one of the oven functions below.
Place small frozen items on an oven tray at the lowest shelf position, and set the
temperature selector knob to O°C. Never use heat to defrost as this can pose a health risk.
Larger items such as joints, or a whole chicken or turkey, should be defrosted in the
refrigerator.
Conventional oven
Ideal for roasting and for baking items such as bread or rich fruit cakes on a single shelf.
Lower element Use at low temperatures for slow-cooking casseroles, custard
or for warming plates. Use at high temperatures for cooking sweet and savoury pastry tarts.
Upper element Use for browning and reheating dishes such as lasagne, moussaka and cauliflower cheese.
Conventional grill
Ideal for crumpets, muffins and Welsh rarebit. Use when grilling for less than 15mins. For
foods needing a longer time use fan assisted grilling.
Fan assisted grill The fan circulates hot air around the food helping to cook it all the way through. Ideal for
cooking meat such as sausages and chicken portions. Cooking high water content foods
such as bacon and chops with this function helps to reduce condensation. (Recommended:
Door closed 200°C, 2nd from top shelf, turn the food over halfway through.
Fan assisted oven The fan circulates the hot air around the oven for uniform cooking of larger quantities of
food. Use for roasting vegetables, meat and poultry, or baked fish. This function is the best
one for cooking frozen potato products and breaded/battered chicken or fish.
True fan oven This function is suitable for most recipes and is an efficient way to cook. The temperature is
kept uniform throughout the oven and is particularly suitable for baking on several shelves
or for batch cooking.
Pizza Use for cooking pizza, pastry or flat breads to get a
perfectly cooked base.
Using the grill
The grill pan consists of a wire trivet and enamel tray. Place food on the wire trivet. A lower shelf position can be used to slow
cooking down, or the temperature can be reduced. A detachable grill pan handle is supplied for removing the hot tray.
Both the Fan Assisted Grill and Conventional Grill functions are designed to be used with the oven door closed. This ensures
efficient preheating and even cooking.
When grilling, always pre-heat the grill element for 5 minutes before introducing food (200°C is recommended for preheating). It
is recommended that the grill pan is always removed from the oven when not in use, as air flow around the oven can be
impaired. The grill should be used with the oven door closed. Use the Fan Assisted Grill function for thicker pieces of meat and
when cooking high water content foods to reduce condensation.
Always use oven gloves when handling the grill pan and turning food. Do not line the grill pan with aluminium foil, this can cause
damage to the enamel coating and the grill elements.
At the end of cooking remove the grill pan for cleaning. If high fat content foods have been prepared, leave the grill turned on at
a maximum temperature for 5 minutes to clean the grill element.