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Uneven cooking:

Baked products too brown on
top:

Baked products too brown on
bottom:

Cakes have a cracked, thick
crust:

Baked products are pale, flat
and undercooked:

Cakes fallen in the centre:

Roast meat & potatoes not
browning in fan oven:

Juices running out of meat:

Grilled meats overcooked on
outside & raw in the centre:

Grilled chops & steaks curling:

• Incorrect shelf position.

• Oven tray too large.
• Trays not centralised.
• Air flow in oven uneven.
• Grill dish affecting thermostat.

• Oven not preheated.

• Baking tins too large for the
   recipe.

• Baking tins not evenly spaced.

• Products not evenly sized or
   spaced on trays.

• Baking temperature too high.

• Baking tins too large for the
   recipe.
• Baking tins are dark metal or
   glass.
• Food too low in the oven.
• Oven door opened too
   frequently during baking.
• Baking temperature too high.
• Grill dish affecting thermostat.

• Baking temperature too high.
• Food too high in oven.
• Cake batter over mixed.

• Pan too deep.

• Baking pans dark.

• Baking temperature too low.
• Food too low in oven.
• Baking time too short.
• Incorrect tin size.

• Baking temperature too low.
• Baking time too short.
• Proportions of Ingredients
   incorrect in the recipe.
• Opening door too early in
   baking.

• Poor hot air circulation.

• Grill dish affecting thermostat.

- Select shelf that puts food in the
  centre of the oven.
- Experiment with other trays or dishes.
- Centre trays.
- Rotate food during cooking.
- Remove grill dish from oven on bake modes.

- Preheat the oven.

- Use correct size tins.

- Stagger baking tins at least 3cm
   between tins and the oven walls.
- Make into same size and shape,
   & spread evenly over trays.

- Lower the temperature.

- Use correct size tins.

- Change to shiny, light tins or lower
   the  temperature by 10

°

C.

- Cook one shelf higher.
- Don’t open the oven door until at least
   half the cooking time has passed.
- Lower the temperature.
- Remove grill dish from oven on bake modes.

- Lower the temperature.
- Cook one shelf lower.
- Mix just long enough to combine
   ingredients.
- Check size of pan and use
   recommended size.
- Change to shiny pans.

- Raise the temperature.
- Cook one shelf higher.
- Increase cooking time.
- Use correct size tin.

- Raise the temperature.
- Increase cooking time.
- Check recipe.

- Do not open the door until the last
   quarter of cooking time.

- Elevate food onto a rack to allow
   air circulation.
- Remove grill dish from oven on bake modes.

- Do not pierce meat with fork, turn with tongs.

- Grill at lower insert position.

- Cut into fat every 2cm (

1

/

2

”).

Remedies

Causes

Problem

DEALING WITH COOKING PROBLEMS 

(see also p.28)

145107 SIMPRD_342-1-539 from Backup  2/6/08  10:19 AM  Page 23

Summary of Contents for PDP790

Page 1: ...ng a Westinghouse oven Please read your owner s manual carefully it provides instructions on safe installation use and maintenance Retain it for future reference Record the model and serial numbers of your oven Record model and serial number here Model Serial No ...

Page 2: ...nside the oven Switch the appliance off before removing the oven light glass for globe replacement To avoid an accident ensure that oven shelves and fittings are always inserted into the appliance in accordance with the instructions Do not use the door as a shelf Do not push down on the open oven door Cooktops Do not allow pots to boil dry as damage to both pan and cooktop may result Do not operat...

Page 3: ...our ceramic hotplate 14 Cooking hints 15 COOKING WITH YOUR TIMER 16 2 hour Auto Off timer 16 Electronic clock 16 Programmable controller POP783 model 17 COOKING GUIDE 20 Oven shelf location 20 Choosing the best oven settings 20 Roasting meat 21 Roasting poultry and fish 21 GRILLING GUIDE 22 Grilling hints 22 Guide to better grilling 22 Fan grill 22 DEALING WITH COOKING PROBLEMS 23 CLEANING YOUR AP...

Page 4: ...4 DESCRIPTION OF YOUR APPLIANCE ...

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Page 6: ...t the room is well ventilated DO NOT line the oven with foil it will damage the enamel If your appliance is fitted with a 2 hour Auto Off timer make sure it is set to the Off marker for manual operation See image Electronic Clock After the appliance has been electrically connected 12 00 will be displayed and the clock indicator will flash To set the time of day press or 5 seconds after the last ch...

Page 7: ... liners will attach to each side of your oven There will be a left hand and right hand version This is marked on the panel Position the first liner as per the diagram The black shiny side of the liner should be facing the oven wall the hooks pointing down and the word LH positioned to the top rear portion of the oven The right hand side will be a mirror image of this Line the hooks up with the slo...

Page 8: ...ensure the pegs go into the top access holes 2 Side racks The side racks that come with your oven are all fitted the same way and can be attached to either side of your oven Insert the largest peg into rear access hole provided See diagram Then locate the front peg into the front access hole and push in firmly ...

Page 9: ...tray you wish to use and position the slots on one side on the respective tabs of the slide 3 Drop the other side down so that the tray is fully seated on both slides When fully inserted the shelf tray should not interfere with the closed oven door Side opening door features The door in side opening models has been designed with some additional features for the best performance of your oven Firstl...

Page 10: ...egg dishes Base Heat Heat comes from the element below the food The element is controlled by the thermostat and will turn on and off to maintain the set temperature The base heat function can be used to add extra browning to the bases of pizzas pies and pastries Cook in the lower half of the oven when you are using only one shelf For best results use silver or shiny trays Fan Assist Heat comes fro...

Page 11: ... cuts of meat in the large oven or smaller cuts in the mini oven Duo only This gives you a result that is similar to rotisserie cooked meat Put your food on a shelf in the second lowest shelf position Put the grill dish on the lowest shelf position to catch any spills When using fan grill it is not necessary to turn the food over during the cooking cycle Set temperature to 180 C SMALL OVEN GRILL B...

Page 12: ...on When the temperature is reached the heating source switches itself off and the indicator light goes out When the oven temperature falls below the desired setting the heating source switches on and the indicator light comes on again Once the food is cooked turn the temperature selector back in an anti clockwise direction Do not force it right round in a clockwise direction as this will result in...

Page 13: ...r 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 gr...

Page 14: ...nutes of cooking Do not place heat resistant mats wire mats or aluminium foil under pots and pans Do not allow pots and pans to boil dry as damage to both pan and hotplate may result Do not use round bottom woks wok stands or similar utensils which could lead to overheating of the hotplates and possible damage to the cooking surface Do not slide pans across the surface of the ceramic glass cooktop...

Page 15: ...ff smoke or odours when first used Glass surface becomes milky white when pot removed Possible cause 1 Power not switched on 2 Controls incorrectly set 3 Household fuse blown If the fuse continues to blow contact the Service Centre 1 Wrong type of cooking pot 2 Pot may overhang cooktop 3 Pot is too large 1 Pot base is not flat 2 Pot may be off centre 3 Need to use larger element 4 Using a round ba...

Page 16: ...s been set Note The clock has a 24 hour display Change the time of day Daylight saving 1 Press mode until the clock indicator begins flashing 2 Press or to change the time 5 seconds after the last change the clock indicator will disappear confirming the time has been set Setting the timer 1 Press mode until the timer indicator begins flashing 2 Set the countdown time you want by using and 5 second...

Page 17: ...ggested To check or cancel settings 1 To check your settings press mode until the setting you want is displayed A red light will flash next to the mode cook time end time etc that is currently on display 2 To cancel delayed start press mode until a light flashes next to end time Press and hold until the clock no longer reverses 0 00 and you will hear a beep If you have left the temperature and fun...

Page 18: ...appliance is now programmed 4 When the set time has elapsed a signal will sound To stop the signal press or Setting the delayed start cooking time The cook time and stop time functions can be combined to switch the oven on and off at a specific time during the day 1 Select the desired oven function and cooking temperature 2 Press Timer as often as necessary until the cook time symbol appears 3 Set...

Page 19: ...ock is now released and the oven is ready to use Beep on touch The beep sound can be activated anytime when a symbol is pressed 1 Ensure the oven is off by pressing On Off 2 Press Function and simultaneously for 2 seconds a single beep will sound to confirm the operation Repeat the above procedure to reset the beep on touch mode As default the beep on touch mode is off Demo mode This mode is inten...

Page 20: ... to steam and not brown After the oven is turned off it retains the heat for some time Use this heat to finish custards or to dry bread Do not use a lot of cooking oil when roasting This will prevent splattering oil on the sides of the oven and the oven door Polyunsaturated fats can leave residue which is very difficult to remove When cooking things which require a high heat from below e g tarts p...

Page 21: ... the meat on the insert 3 Do not pierce the meat as this will allow juices to escape 4 When the meat is cooked take the roast out of the oven wrap in aluminum foil and leave to stand for about 10 minutes This will help retain the juices when the meat is carved The table shows temperatures and cooking times for different kinds of meat These may vary depending on the thickness or bone content of the...

Page 22: ... own tastes and the size of the food These times should only be used as a guide and remember to turn the food over half way through the cooking process For better grilling results follow these easy instructions 1 Remove oven grill dish and smokeless grill insert and preheat grill for about 5 minutes 2 Choose only prime cuts of meat or fish If the cut is less than 5mm thick it will dry out If the c...

Page 23: ...the recipe Opening door too early in baking Poor hot air circulation Grill dish affecting thermostat Select shelf that puts food in the centre of the oven Experiment with other trays or dishes Centre trays Rotate food during cooking Remove grill dish from oven on bake modes Preheat the oven Use correct size tins Stagger baking tins at least 3cm between tins and the oven walls Make into same size a...

Page 24: ...nts and water spots To keep your stainless steel appliance looking at its best you should clean it regularly Wash with warm soapy water and rinse with clean water Wipe with clean water and a soft clean cloth to remove soap residue NOTE Make sure you follow the polish or brushing lines in the steel IMPORTANT DO NOT use stainless steel cleaners abrasive pads or other cleaners as they are likely to s...

Page 25: ... See page 9 for more details Removing the side racks shelf supports Grasp the shelf supports at the front Pull them firmly inwards To install the shelf supports see page 8 Removing and replacing the oven light and side light where fitted Turn oven light glass anticlockwise to remove it for globe replacement A special high temperature resistant globe should be used This can be purchased from the Cu...

Page 26: ...he door by sliding them upwards After cleaning assemble the door in reverse order IMPORTANT NEVER spray any caustic oven cleaners on any surface of the door or damage to the surface coatings will result Do not use metal utensils scrapers scourers or abrasive cleaners to clean the glass or any of the door trims of the door These will damage or scratch the surface coatings and degrade the finish and...

Page 27: ...tely remove the soil Cleaning Should the panels become heavily soiled they will need to be taken out of the oven and cleaned by hand They should be soaked in warm soapy water for at least 2 hours and then wiped clean with a soft cloth NOTE Solid cleaning powders creamy cleansers caustic oven cleaners steel wool or other scourers will ruin the catalytic surface and must NEVER BE USED Removing the c...

Page 28: ...e Cause Oven or grill not working Oven light not working Oven not heating enough Oven not working Timer flashing on display Unit smoking when first used Condensation building up Door cannot be replaced after removal NOTE Only authorised personnel should carry out servicing Time of day not set Power not turned on Controls are incorrectly set Household fuse has blown or power supply is off Child pro...

Page 29: ...oard ensuring that the supply cable where fitted does not kink To prevent tipping use the screws supplied to secure your oven into the cupboard Use just 2 screws for single cavity ovens and 4 screws for dual cavity Remove the bottom door in dual cavity ovens to provide access to the bottom 2 screwing points see illustration on page 33 For appliances fitted with a flexible supply cord if the cord i...

Page 30: ...e installed using a proud fit with the surrounding cupboard figure B NOTE Your appliance must be mounted on a flat surface for the full width and depth of the product Oven Dimensions Cleat Figure A Flush fit top view Figure B Proud fit top view Cupboard door Cupboard door Infill panel Cupboard front 20mm UNDERBENCH OVEN 595mm SEPARATE GRILL UNDERBENCH OVEN 725mm SEPARATE GRILL WALLOVEN 888mm DUO O...

Page 31: ...ed it must be accessible with the appliance installed USE 25MM BLACK INSTALLATION SCREWS AS SUPPLIED Underbench Ovens Your underbench oven looks best when the control panel is directly under the benchtop An upper infill panel may have to be added if the cooktop placed above the benchtop is too deep Refer to cooktop installation instructions for required clearance between cooktop and oven ...

Page 32: ...ooktop is installed directly above the appliance a minimum clearance distance of 10mm must be allowed for between the bottom of the cooktop the top of the Separate Grill Underbench Oven 720mm Module s Bench top 720mm Module s Kick Panel Infill panel 2 Cleat 2 Cooker platform 8mm Supporting shelf 8mm below door line to give perfect alignment of cooker cupboard kickboard notched to suit ...

Page 33: ...te from rear panel of appliance 2 Fit wires through hole in cover plate and make connections to terminals 3 Engage wires into plastic clip Secure plastic clip with two long silver screws supplied in separate bag 4 Replace cover plate onto rear panel NOTE Double oven Model PDP794 This product is supplied with two optional termination points Only one termination point is required to be connected Pla...

Page 34: ... stirrups in place and lightly close the door The stirrups will now remain engaged Close the door half way and lift it away from the oven Do not lift the door by the handle use one hand either side of the door keeping fingers clear of the hinge arms Replacing the door to your appliance Relocate both hinge arms at the same time into the front housing Ensure that the location notches on the bottom o...

Page 35: ...ug on the front frame at B and also remove the insert from the opposite side Then reverse these and insert them in the holes of the front frame Note to remove the two plugs a small flat bladed screwdriver will be needed The top hinge bracket can now be screwed to the bottom hinge position on the opposite side Using the two screws previously removed insert and securely tighten The oven door is symm...

Page 36: ...iance is used at home by you and your family as consumers 16 Use of this appliance for commercial purposes is covered by this warranty for a period of 3 months from the date of purchase Please complete data below for your future reference Model Serial No Purchased from Purchase Date This appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products NZ Ltd the Company from the date of purchase The following t...

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