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USING YOUR OVEN
Understanding your oven functions
Your oven will have a selection of the following functions.
Refer to “Description of your appliance” to confirm what
functions are available to you.
Oven
Refer to cooking guide for more information.
Fan Forced
Heat comes from the gas “base heat” burner which is
then circulated by the fan. This fan circulates the hot air
around the oven cavity so that you can put your food
in different places in the oven and still cook them at the
same time.
You can use the “Fan Forced” function for multi-shelf
cooking, reheating cooked foods, pastries and complete
oven meals. It will cook at a lower temperature and be
faster than baking. Please note that some variation in
browning is normal.
Bake
Heat comes from the gas “base heat” burner below the
food. The bottom burner is below the floor of the oven
which is controlled by the thermostat and will turn on and
off to maintain the set temperature.
You can use the “bake” function for single trays of
biscuits, scones, muffins, cakes, slices, casseroles, baked
puddings, roasts and delicate egg dishes.
• For best results use silver or shiny trays.
Defrost
The “defrost” function uses low temperature air which is
circulated by the fan. You can defrost (thaw) your food
before you cook it. Also you may use your “defrost” to
raise your yeast dough or to dry fruit, vegetables or herbs.
Grill
Refer to grilling guide for more information.
Grill (grill in oven models only)
The “grill” directs radiant heat from the powerful upper
element onto the food. You can use the “grill” function for
tender cuts of meat, steak, chops, sausages, fish, cheese
toasties and other quick cooking foods. Grill with the
oven door closed. Preheat your grill for 3 minutes to get
the best results. This will help seal in the natural juices of
steak, chops etc. for a better flavour. You can slide your
grill dish into either of the 2 spaces within the upper pairs
of support rails.
Fan & Grill (grill in oven models only)
“Fan & Grill” offers you the benefits of both “bake” and
traditional “grill” functions. The grill element turns on
and off to maintain the set temperature while the fan
circulates the heated air. The oven door remains closed
for “Fan & Grill”. You can use “Fan & Grill” for large cuts of
meat in the oven which 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.
Separate grill (separate grill models only)
The “grill” directs radiant heat from the powerful upper
element onto the food. You can use the “grill” function for
tender cuts of meat, steak, chops, sausages, fish, cheese
toasties and other quick cooking foods. Preheat your grill
for 3 minutes to get the best results. This will help seal in
the natural juices of steak, chops etc. for a better flavour.
For models with a separate grill, the door must be left
open while grilling.
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