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CLEANING
SOLVING PROBLEMS
oven
• Always keep your appliance clean. Ensure that fats and
oils do not accumulate around elements, burners or fans�
• Always keep the oven dish, baking trays, grill dish and
grill dish inserts clean, as any fat deposits may catch fire�
• Always wrap your meats in foil or an oven roasting bag
to minimise cleaning� Any polyunsaturated fats can leave
a varnish-like residue which is very difficult to remove�
grill
• Always keep the grill dish and grill dish insert clean, as
any fat deposits may catch fire�
cleaning your oven accessories
Removing the trays and shelves from
your appliance
• Slide the dish and shelves towards you until they reach the
front stop�
• Tilt them up at the front to clear the side supports, taking
care not to spill the contents�
• Lift them clear.
• Wash the dish and insert the shelves in hot soapy water.
• Reverse the above steps to put the grill dish and shelves
back again�
• Ensure that they are placed between the 2 support wires.
See page 8 for more details�
problem
causes
what to do
uneven cooking
Incorrect shelf position
Select shelf that puts food in centre of oven
Oven tray too large
Try other trays or dishes
Trays not in centre
Put trays in centre
Air flow in oven uneven
Rotate food during cooking
Grill tray affecting thermostat
Remove grill tray from oven on bake modes
baked products too brown
on top
Oven not preheated
Preheat the oven
Baking tins too large for recipe
Use correct size tins
Baking tins not evenly spaced
Stagger baking tins at least 3cm between tins
and the oven walls
Products not evenly sized or spaced on trays
Make into same size and shape and spread
evenly over trays
baked products too brown
on bottom
Baking tins too large
Use correct size tins
Baking tins are dark metal or glass
Change to shiny, light tins or lower the
temperature by 10°C
Food too low in oven
Cook one shelf higher
Oven door opened too frequently during baking
Don’t open the oven door until at least half the
cooking time has passed
Baking temperature too high
Lower the temperature
Grill tray affecting thermostat
Remove grill tray from oven on bake modes
cakes have a cracked thick
crust
Baking temperature too high
Lower the temperature
Food too low in oven
Cook one shelf higher
Cake batter over mixed
Mix just long enough to combine the ingredients
Baking tin too deep
Check size of tin and use recommended size
Baking tins dark
Change to shiny light tins
baked products are pale,
flat and undercooked
Baking temperature too low
Raise the temperature
Food too low in oven
Cook one shelf higher
Baking time too short
Increase cooking time
Incorrect baking tin size
Use correct size tin
cakes fallen in centre
Baking temperature too low
Raise the temperature
Baking time too short
Increase cooking time
Proportions of ingredients incorrect for recipe
Check recipe
Opening door too early during baking
Do not open door until the last quarter of cooking
time
roast meat and potatoes
not brown in fan oven
Poor hot air circulation
Elevate food onto a rack to allow air circulation
Grill tray affecting thermostat
Remove grill tray from oven on bake modes
juices running out of meat
Do not pierce meat with fork, turn with tongs
grilled meats overcooked
on outside & raw in the
centre
Grill at lower insert position
grilled chops & steaks
curling
Cut into fat every 2cm (¾")
warning
• Always make sure that the oven is electrically isolated
before cleaning� This can be done via the functional
switch located nearby� Do not use steam cleaners�
• Do not line the bottom of the oven or grill with foil or
cookware�
enamel
• Rub persistent stains vigorously with a nylon scourer or
creamed powder cleansers�
NoTe: You can also use household oven enamel cleaners
- follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully.
• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners, powder cleaners,
steel wool or wax polishes�
stainless steel
All grades of stainless steel can stain, discolour or became
greasy� You must clean these areas regularly by following
the procedures below, if you want your appliance to look its
best, perform well and have a long life�
warning
Care must be taken when wiping exposed stainless steel
edges�…they can be sharp!
Your stainless steel appliance is manufactured from a mark
resistant stainless steel� This special stainless steel resists
marks such as finger prints and water spots� To keep your
stainless steel appliance looking at its best, you should clean
it regularly� Wash with warm soapy water and rinse with
clean water� Wipe with clean water and a soft clean cloth to
remove soap residue�
NoTe: Make sure you follow the polish or brushing lines in
the steel.
caution
DO NOT use stainless steel cleaners, abrasive pads or other
cleaners as they are likely to scratch the surface� Damage
due to poor cleaning technique is not covered by your
warranty�
glass
• Glass surfaces on doors and control panels are best
cleaned immediately after soiling�
• A damp cloth may help remove baked on food deposits.
• Oven cleaners can be used to remove stubborn marks
and stains�
DO NOT use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal
scrapers to clean the oven door since they can scratch the
surface, which may result in shattering of the glass
