User manual

general hints
and tips
Hints general
• Forbestbakingresults,preheatovenfor30minutes.
• Thematerialandnishofbakingtraysanddishesused
will affect the foods baked, especially base browning.
• Enamelware,anodisedaluminium,darkbakewareor
non-stick interiors and coloured exteriors will assist in
maintaining or reducing the baking time and increase
base browning.
• Whereas,ovenproofglasswareorceramicsarepoor
conductors of heat. The shiny surface of aluminium or
polished steel utensils or trays also reflects the heat rather
then passing it through to the food being baked.
• Alwaysplacedishescentrallyontheshelftoensure
even browning.
• Standcasserolesdishesorsimilar-typedishesonsuitably
sized baking trays to prevent spillage onto the base of
oven to make cleaning of oven easier.
• DONOTplacedishes,traysorbakingpansdirectlyon
the oven base as it becomes very hot and will crack and
craze the oven liner.
• Useovenproofcookware,whichwillwithstand
temperaturesof250°C.
• DONOTusebakingtrayslargerthan30x35cm(12x
14 inches) as they will restrict the circulation of the heat
and may affect cooking performance of the oven.
• Useshallowcasseroledishesinpreferencetodeeperones,
this shortens cooking time in the oven.
Conventional oven
• Singleshelfbakinggivesbetterresults.However,
shelf position is critical, the centre of the oven is the
temperature shown on the oven control knob.
• DONOTplacebakingtrays,ovendishesorfoildirectly
on the base of oven, as trapped heat will crack and
craze the floor of the oven liner.
Fan Forced
• Bakingtrays,ovendishesMUSTNOTbeplaceddirectly
against the grid covering the fan at the back of the oven.
• DO NOT Place oven dishes directly on the oven base.
• Makesureshelvesareevenlyspaced.
• Whenbakingmorethanonedishinfanforcedoven,
place dishes centrally on shelves rather than several
dishes on one shelf.
• Whentheovenisfullyoumayneedtoallowaslightly
longer baking time.
• Whendifferentsizesortraysortypesoffoodarebaked
they will not necessarily be ready together.
General tips
Condensation and Steam
• Alwaysstandbackfromheatedovenwhenopeningoven
door to allow any build-up of steam or heat to release
• Duringbaking/cookingsteammaybeproducedwhich
can be released when opening the oven door. This is
quitenormal.
• Ifthereisanybuild-upofcondensationonovendoorit
is recommended that it be carefully wiped away either
during or after baking/cooking.
Cleaning
Ovens and hobs are made from steel and enamel. Enamel
is essentially glass fired onto a base of steel, therefore, if
abrasives and harsh scourers are used it may scratch the surface.
General
• Alwayscleanapplianceafteruse,especiallyfood
spillage. DO NOT use steel wool, wax polishes, non
caustic or caustic based commercial cleaners as these will
damage your oven.
• DO NOT use steam cleaners, as this may cause moisture
build-up especially in the glass door.
• DoorGlass–DO NOT use harsh abrasive cleaners or
sharp metal scrapers to clean glass since they can scratch
the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.
NOTE: Door glass is a tough and durable material designed
to withstand heating and cooling without breaking. However
it must be remembered that it is glass and may break, treat
the glass with care. If you have any questions about the glass
in the oven please contact the Service centre on 13 13 49.
10 GENERAL HINTS AND TIPS Chef 540 Upright Cooker