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Top oven element only
This function is suitable for finishing cooked dishes, e.g.
lasagne, shepherds pie, cauliflower cheese etc.
Bottom oven element only
This function is particularly useful when blind-baking pastry.
It may also be used to finish off quiches or flans to ensure the
base pastry is cooked through.
The thermostat control light will remain on until the
correct temperature is reached. It will then cycle on
and off to show the temperature is being
maintained.
Conventional cooking
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The middle shelf position allows for the best heat
distribution. To increase base browning simply lower the
shelf position. To increase top browning, raise the shelf
position.
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The material and finish of the baking trays and dishes
used will affect base browning. Enamelware, dark,
heavy or non-stick utensils increase base browning,
while oven glassware, shiny aluminium or polished
steel trays reflect the heat away and give less base
browning.
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Always place dishes centrally on the shelf to ensure
even browning.
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Stand dishes on suitably sized baking trays to prevent
spillage onto the base of the oven and make cleaning
easier.
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Do not
place dishes, tins or baking trays directly on the
oven base as it becomes very hot and damage will
occur.When using this setting, heat comes from both the
top and bottom elements. This allows you to cook on a
single level and is particularly suitable for dishes which
require extra base browning such as quiches and flans.
Gratins, lasagnes and hotpots which require extra top
browning also cook well in the conventional oven.
How to use the conventional oven
1. Turn the oven function control knob to the required
cooking function
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2. Turn the thermostat control knob to the required
temperature.
Defrosting
The oven fan operates without heat and circulates the air, at
room temperature, inside the oven.
Ensure the thermostat control knob is in the OFF position.
Fan cooking
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The food is cooked by means of preheated air force
blown evenly round the inside of the oven by a fan set
on the rear wall of the oven itself.
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Heat thus reaches all parts of the oven evenly and fast
and this means that you can simultaneously cook
different types of foods positioned on the various oven
shelves . Fan cooking ensures rapid elimination of
moisture and the dryer oven environment stops the
different aromas and flavours from being transmitted
from one food to another.
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The possibility of cooking on several shelf heights
means that you can cook several different dishes at the
same time and up to three tins of biscuits and mini
pizzas to be eaten immediately or subsequently deep
frozen.
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Naturally the oven can also be used for cooking on just
one shelf. In this case you should use the lowest set of
runners so that you can keep an eye on progress more
easily.
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In addition, the oven is particularly recommended for
sterilizing preserves, cooking home-made fruit in syrup,
and for drying mushrooms or fruit.
Grilling
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Most foods should be placed on the grid in the grill pan
to allow maximum circulation of air and to lift the food
out of the fats and juices. Food such as fish, liver and
kidneys may be placed directly on the grill pan, if
preferred.
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Food should be thoroughly dried before grilling to
minimise splashing. Brush lean meats and fish lightly
with a little oil or melted butter to keep them moist during
cooking.
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Accompaniments such as tomatoes and mushrooms
may be placed underneath the grid when grilling meats
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When toasting bread, we suggest that the top runner
position is used.
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The food should be turned over during cooking, as
required.
How to use the grill
1. Turn the oven control function knob on
.
2. Turn the thermostat control knob on the required
temperature.
3. Adjust the grid and grill pan runner position to allow for
different thicknesses of food. Position the food close to
the element for faster cooking and further away for more
gentle cooking.
Preheat the grill on a full setting for a few minutes before
sealing steaks or toasting. Adjust the heat setting and the shelf
as necessary, during cooking.
During cooking, the cooling fan and the thermostat control light
will operate in the same way as described for the fan oven
function.
