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When the oven is first installed
Once the oven has been installed, it is important to
remove the protective materials which were put on
in the factory.
Turn knob B on the timer until the manual
function
appears in the dial. Switch the oven
control knob to fan ducted cooking
and then
set the thermostat control knob to MAX and leave
it to run, empty, for 30 minutes to remove any
unpleasant new smells.
During this period, an unpleasant odour may be
emitted, it is therefore, advisable to open a
window for ventilation.
REMEMBER:The timer must be set to
MANUAL before the oven can be operated.
This must be done whenever the cooker is a
power failure.
If the oven indicator neons do not glow when
the controls are switched on, it is most likely
that the timer is set for automatic cooking.
Rating Plate
The model number of your oven can be found on
the rating plate on the lower front frame of the
oven upon opening the door.
The oven must be protected by a suitably rated
fuse or circuit breaker. The rating of the oven is
given on the rating plate.
About condensation and steam
When food is heated it produces steam in the same
way as a boiling kettle does. The oven is vented to
allow some of this steam to escape. However,
always stand back from the oven when opening
the oven door to allow any build up of steam or
heat to release.
If the steam comes into contact with a cool
surface on the outside of the oven, e.g. a trim, it
will condense and produce water droplets. This is
quite normal and is not caused by a fault on the
oven.
To prevent discolouration, regularly wipe away
condensation and also soilage from surfaces.
Cookware
Baking trays, oven dishes, etc. should not be
placed directly against the grid covering the fan at
the back of the oven, or placed on the oven base.
Do not use baking trays larger than 30 cm x 35 cm
(12 in x 14 in) as they will restrict the circulation
of heat and may affect performance. Advice on
the effect of different materials and finishes of
bakeware is given in 'Hints and Tips' in the
appropriate oven section.
The trivet
When roasting do use the trivet in the meat tin. Fat
and meat juices will drain into the meat tin below
and can be used to make gravy. The trivet also
prevents splashes of fat from soiling the oven
interior.
N.B. The meat tin should not be placed on a
heated hotplate as this may cause the enamel to
crack.
The cooling fan for the controls
The cooling fan comes on immediately when the
grill is switched on and after a short time when the
oven is in use, and switches off when cooking is
completed.
During the initial period the cooling fan may cycle
ON and OFF, this is quite normal.
It may run on after the oven or grill is switched
off to keep the controls cool.
Always allow the cooling fan to cool the oven
down before switching off the wall prior to
carrying out any cleaning or maintenance work.
NOTE
The action of the cooling fan will depend on how
long the oven or grill has been used and at what
temperature. It may not switch in at all at lower
temperature settings nor run on where the grill or
oven has only been used for a short time.
Control panel indicator neon
This light indicates whether the oven or grill is
switched ON. In the case of the oven, the neon
also indicates when the set temperature has been
reached. It will cycle on, and off during use to
show that the temperature is being maintained.
If the neon do not operate as the instructions
indicate the controls have been incorrectly set.
Return all controls to zero and reset following the
instructions for the required setting.
When the oven is set for automatic cooking the
neon should remain unlit during OFF periods.
