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Using the conventional oven
CONVENTIONAL COOKING
This function uses the top and lower elements to
give single level cooking. This is particularly
suitable for dishes which require extra base
browning such as pizzas, quiches and flans.
Gratins, lasagnes and hotpots which require extra
top browning also cook well in the conventional
oven. This form of cooking gives you the
opportunity to cook without the fan in operation.
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Turn the function control knob to Conventional
Oven
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Turn the main oven temperature control to the
required setting.
NOTE:
a) The selector and oven temperature indicator
windows will illuminate.
b) The oven indicator neon will glow.
THINGS TO NOTE
The oven indicator neon will glow until the oven
has reached the desired temperature and then go
OUT. It will then cycle ON and OFF showing that
the oven temperature is being maintained.
The internal oven light operate when the selector
is set. If an automatic programme is set, the oven
light will come on when the cook time starts.
The control cooling fan will operate after a short
time and runs on after the controls are swiched off
until the appliance has cooled.
HINTS AND TIPS
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.
The material and finish of the baking traus 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 given less base browning.
Always place dishes centrally on the shelf to
ensure even browning.
Stand dishes on suitably sized baking trays to
prevent spillage onto the base of the oven and
make cleaning easier.
Do not place dishes, tins or baking trays directly
on the oven base as it becomes very hot and
damage will occur.
For faster preheating use the fan oven function to
preheat the oven until the oven indicator neon
goes out, then swich the selector to the
conventional oven setting.
Single level cooking gives best results. If you
require more than one level cooking use the fan or
zoned oven functions.
Top oven element only
This function is suitable for finishing cooked
dishes, eg; lasagne, shepherds pie, cauliflower
cheese etc.
Bottom oven element only
This function is particularly useful when blind-
baking pastry or cooking pizza.
