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U S I N G Y O U R O V E N
Pre-heating your appliance
Pre-heating your oven is recommended in several cooking and grilling functions. Pre-heating your
appliance allows it to reach the required temperature quickly and efficiently.
With "rapid heat"
For electric multifunction appliances preheat your oven by selecting the "rapid heat" function.
This function allows your oven to reach the preset temperature quicker than any other cooking
function.
1. Turn the function selector to "rapid heat".
2. Set the desired preheat temperature, by rotating your oven temperature selector.
When the indicator light above the temperature selector goes out, the oven has reached the
desired temperature. Select the oven function you require for cooking or baking and place the
food in the oven.
With “bake/pizza”
1. It is recommended you preheat your appliance when cooking or baking.
2. Set the desired preheat temperature, by rotating your oven temperature selector.
When the indicator light goes out the oven has reached the desired preset temperature, place
your food in the oven, close the door and set the timer if you desire.
With “fan bake”
1. It is recommended to preheat your appliance when cooking or baking.
2. Set the desired preheat temperature, by rotating your oven temperature selector.
When the indicator light goes out the oven has reached the desired preset temperature, place
your food into the oven, close the door and set the timer if you desire.
With "grill"
Preheat the grill for at least 3 minutes to obtain best results. This will help to seal the natural
juices of steak, chops and other meats for a better flavour.
Setting temperatures
The following table displays the temperature settings for recipes which do not show actual
temperatures.
Oven
Temperature °C
Temperature °F
Cool
80
175
Low Heat
Very slow
100 - 110
210 - 230
Slow
130 - 140
265 - 285
Moderate Heat
Moderately slow
150 - 160
300 - 320
Moderate
170 - 180
340 - 355
High Heat
Moderately hot
190 - 200
375 - 390
Hot
200 - 210
390 - 410
Very hot
220 - 230
430 - 450
Extremely hot
240 - 250
465 - 480
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