Westinghouse WFE512 Series, User Manual

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PROBLEM CAUSES WHAT TO DO
Uneven cooking Incorrect shelf position Select shelf that puts food in centre of oven
Oven tray too large Try other trays or dishes
Trays not in centre Put trays in centre
Air flow in oven uneven Rotate food during cooking
Grill tray affecting thermostat Remove grill tray from oven on bake modes
Baked products too brown
on top
Oven not preheated Preheat the oven
Baking tins too large for recipe Use correct size tins
Baking tins not evenly spaced Stagger baking tins at least 3cm between
tins and the oven walls
Products not evenly sized or spaced
on trays
Make into same size and shape and spread
evenly over trays
Baking temperature too high Lower the temperature
Baked products too brown on
bottom
Baking tins too large for recipe Use correct size tins
Baking tins are dark metal or glass Change to shiny, light tins or lower the
temperature by 10°C
Food too low in oven Cook one shelf higher
Oven door opened too frequently
during baking
Don’t open the oven door until at least half
the cooking time has passed
Baking temperature too high Lower the temperature
Grill tray affecting thermostat Remove grill tray from oven on bake modes
Cakes have a cracked
thick crust
Baking temperature too high Lower the temperature
Food too low in oven Cook one shelf higher
Cake batter over mixed Mix just long enough to combine the
ingredients
Baking tin too deep Check size of tin and use recommended
size
Baking tins dark Change to shiny light tins
Baked products are pale, flat
and undercooked
Baking temperature too low Raise the temperature
Food too low in oven Cook one shelf higher
Baking time too short Increase cooking time
Incorrect baking tin size Use correct size tin
Cakes fallen in centre Baking temperature too low Raise the temperature
Baking time too short Increase cooking time
Proportions of ingredients incorrect
for recipe
Check recipe
Opening door too early during baking Do not open door until the last quarter of
cooking time
Roast meat and potatoes not
brown in fan oven
Poor hot air circulation Elevate food onto a rack to allow air
circulation
Grill tray affecting thermostat Remove grill tray from oven on bake modes
Juices running out of meat Do not pierce meat with fork, turn with
tongs
Grilled meats overcooked on
outside & raw in the centre
Grill at lower insert position
(Grill in oven models only)
Grilled chops & steaks curling Cut into fat every 2cm (¾")
DEALING WITH COOKING PROBLEMS CLEANING THE COOKER
Ovens and hotplates are made from steel and enamel.
Do not use abrasives and harsh scourers as they may
scratch the surface.
Enamel
• Keep enamel clean by wiping it with a soft cloth
dipped in warm soapy water.
• Rub difficult stains with a nylon scourer or cream
powder cleanser.
• DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, powder cleaners, steel
wool or wax polishes.
• If you use an oven cleaner, follow the instructions on
the product carefully.
Stainless Steel
• All grades of stainless steel can stain, discolour or
becomes greasy. Clean the cooker regularly, using the
procedures outlined below, to maintain the function
and appearance of your appliance.
• Care must be taken when wiping exposed stainless
steel edges as they can be sharp.
• The front frame around the oven can be cleaned
with stainless steel cleaners if it comes soiled or
discoloured.
• A suitable cleaner can be purchased from Electrolux
Customer Care Centres.
• Always clean the stainless steel in the direction of the
grain. Going against the grain may scratch the surface.
Oven Shelves
• Chrome shelves: use detergent and hot water. If very
dirty use a non-abrasive nylon scourer.
Oven – Grill Dish and Insert
• After every use and while still warm, wash pan and
grill with warm soapy water and a suitable oven
cleaner. Rinse and dry before replacing in position.
Oven
• Use detergent, warm water (and household cloudy
ammonia if necessary) and a soft cloth. Dry thoroughly.
• Remove shelves when the cleaning oven.
• If there is a build-up of grease use a suitable oven
cleaner, following the instructions on the cleaning
product carefully. Heat oven to 110°C and turn
oven off when 110°C is reached. Leave over-night.
The fumes will loosen stubborn grease and stains.
Remove bowl, wash with hot, soapy water and dry
well before closing oven door again. Ensure oven is
thoroughly rinsed and dried before subsequent use.
WARNING
CAUTION
DO NOT remove the oven door.
Glass
• Glass surfaces on doors and control panels are best
cleaned immediately after soiling.
• A damp cloth may help remove baked on food
deposits.
• Oven cleaners can be used to remove stubborn
marks and stains.
WARNING
WARNING
The door glass on this appliance is made from tough
durable material that withstands heating and cooling
without breaking. However it must be remembered that
it is glass, it may break. Treat it accordingly!
Should you have any questions about the glass in your
appliance, please contact the customer care centre by
calling 13 13 49 (Australia) or 0800 436 245
(New Zealand). Do not use harsh cleaners or sharp
metal scrapers to clean the oven door since they can
scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of
the glass.
Ceramic Hotplate
• Remove all spilt food and fat with the supplied razor
blade scraper, while the ceramic glass is still warm but
not hot. Wipe clean with dishwashing detergent on a
damp cloth.
• If aluminium foil, plastic items or high sugar content
foods are allowed to melt on the ceramic glass, clean
immediately with the supplied razor blade scraper
before the surface has cooled down, otherwise pitting
of the surface can occur.
NOTE: Items with high sugar content not only include jam
and fruit, but also vegetables such as peas, tomatoes and
carrots.
• When the ceramic glass is cool, apply a suitable
ceramic glass cleaner.
• It is important to follow the cleaner manufacturer’s
instructions. Remove any cleaning residue from the
surface as staining of the cooktop may occur.
• Do not use abrasive sponges or scourers, as they may
scratch the surface.
• Any pitting, staining, scratches or other surface
deterioration is excluded from the warranty.
• All stains/water marks can be removed by vigorous
cleaning, using a ceramic glass cleaner.
• Sometimes surface stains appear to be ‘bubble’
marks under the ceramic glass. These can be cleaned
with a razor blade scraper and ceramic cleaner.
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CLEANING THE COOKER