Use and Care Guide

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Convection
This function operates the fan and the heating
element around it. An even heat is produced
throughout the oven, allowing you to cook large
amounts quickly.
Convection cooking is particularly suitable for batch baking
on several shelves at one time and is a good ‘all-round’
function. It may be necessary to reduce the temperature by
approximately 25 °F/10°C for recipes previously cooked in a
conventional oven.
Convection broiling
This function operates the fan whilst the top element
is on. It produces a more even, less erce heat than
convection broiling. For best results, place the food to
be broiled, on a grid over a roasting tin, which should be
smaller than a convection broiling pan. This allows greater air
circulation. Thick pieces of meat or sh are ideal for
convection broiling, as the circulated air reduces the
erceness of the heat from the broiler chamber.
The oven door should be kept closed while convection
broiling is in progress, saving energy.
You will also nd that the food needs to be watched and
turned less. Preheat this function before cooking.
For best results we recommend that the broiling pan is not
located on the uppermost shelf.
Fan assisted
This function operates the fan, circulating air heated
by the elements at the top and the base of the oven.
The combination of fan and conventional cooking
(top and base heat) makes this function ideal for cooking
large items that need thorough cooking, such as a large meat
roast.
It is also possible to bake on two shelves at one time,
although they will need to be swapped over during the
cooking time, as the heat at the top of the oven is greater
than at the base, when using this function.
This is a fast intensive form of cooking; keep an eye on the
food cooking until you have become accustomed to this
function.
Ovens
Please refer to (Fig. 2.1).
References to ‘left-hand’ and ‘right-hand’ ovens apply as
viewed from the front of the appliance.
The left-hand oven is a multi-function oven, while the right-
hand oven is a convection oven.
Multi-function Oven
As well as the oven fan and fan element, they are tted
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 deector when
placing or removing items from the ovens.
The multi-function oven has 3 main cooking functions:
convection, 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 ne tune the results to
your particular requirements.
Use convection broiling for all your broiling 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 ranges vary – temperatures in your
new ovens may dier to those in your previous range.
7-mode multi-function oven
settings
Defrost
This function operates the fan to circulate cold air
only. Make sure the temperature control is OFF and
that no heat is applied. This enables small items such
as desserts, cream cakes and pieces of meat, sh and poultry
to be defrosted.
Defrosting in this way speeds up the process and protects the
food. Pieces of meat, sh and poultry should be placed on a
rack, over a tray to catch any drips. Be sure to wash the rack
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.