6
The Ovens
The left-hand oven is a multi-function oven, while the right-
hand tall oven is a fan oven.
The Multi-function Oven
As well as the oven fan and fan element, they are fitted
with two extra heating elements, one visible in the top of
the oven and the second under the oven base. Take care to
avoid touching the top element and element deflector when
placing or removing items from the ovens.
The multi-function oven has 3 main cooking functions:
fan
,
fan assisted
and
conventional cooking
. These functions
should be used to complete most of your cooking.
The
browning element
and
base heat
can be used in the
latter part of the cooking process to fine tune the results to
your particular requirements.
Use
fanned grilling
for all your grilling needs and
defrost
to
safely thaw small items of frozen food.
Table 2-1
gives a summary of the multi-function modes.
The multi-function ovens have many varied uses. We suggest
you keep a careful eye on your cooking until you are familiar
with each function. Remember – not all functions will be
suitable for all food types.
Please remember that all cookers vary – temperatures in your
new ovens may differ to those in your previous cooker.
Multi-function Oven Functions
Defrost
This function operates the fan to circulate cold air
only. no heat is applied. This enables small items such
as desserts, cream cakes and pieces of meat, fish and
poultry to be defrosted.
Defrosting in this way speeds up the process and protects
the food from flies. Pieces of meat, fish and poultry should
be placed on a shelf, over a tray to catch any drips. Be sure to
wash the shelf and tray after defrosting.
Defrost with the oven door closed.
Large items, such as whole chickens and joints should not be
defrosted in this way. We recommend this be carried out in a
refrigerator.
Defrosting should not be carried out in a warm oven or when
an adjoining oven is in use or still warm.
Make sure that dairy foods, meat and poultry are completely
defrosted before cooking.
Function
Use
Defrost
To thaw small items in the oven without
heat
Fan oven
A full cooking function, even heat
throughout, great for baking
Fanned grilling
Grilling meat and fish with the door
closed
Fan assisted
A full cooking function good for roasting
and baking
Conventional oven
A full cooking function for roasting and
baking in the lower half of the oven
Browning element
To brown and crisp cheese topped
dishes
Base heat
To crisp up the bases of quiche, pizza or
pastry
Table 2-1
